The 2021 Domaine des Closiers "Les Coudraies" Saumur-Champigny is a superb and classically-styled young Cabernet Franc from the Loire Valley. Domaine des Closiers, located in Parnay, is an ambitious new producer in Saumur, with Anatole de la Brosse transitioning from consulting to purchasing the 21-hectare estate in 2018. The estate emphasizes high viticultural standards, including soil management, cover crops, and bioprotection in the cellar, with minimal SO2 used. The wines are aged in used barrels in tunnels dug into the limestone hillside. This red wine offers bright aromas of red cherry, cranberry, and wild herbs, with hints of earth and spice. The aromatic constellation is deep, pure, and refined, wafting from the glass with dark berries, cassis, cigar wrapper, chalky soil tones, pigeon, woodsmoke, and gentle notes of tree bark. On the palate, it is full-bodied, focused, and elegant, with a solid core of fruit, superb soil transparency and grip, fine-grained tannins, and a long, cool, impeccably balanced finish. Wine Advocate rated it 92 points, noting aromas of raspberry, blueberry, violet, flowers, and a touch of green pepper, leading to a medium-bodied, satiny, and ample wine with bright acids, powdery tannins, and a long, mineral finish with hints of licorice. It's described as an incredibly enjoyable wine with pleasing tannins and a bright, charming freshness. 🍴 Food Pairing: This French Middle Loire Cabernet Franc pairs exceptionally well with lamb, vegetarian dishes, poultry, and goat's milk cheese. It also complements various meat dishes and seafood. 🥂 Fit for Event: 【 An absolutely superb and classically-styled young Saumur-Champigny 】, this wine is perfect for a casual dinner with friends, a weekend gathering, or as an excellent everyday drinking wine that offers great value and early drinking style.